Extended Accelerator - Bachelor of Music - Performance

Program Description

Extended Accelerator Program (EAP) combines language, culture and academics to give students a deep understanding of life in and out of the American classroom and includes personalized English-language instruction and tutoring.

As a student in the Extended Accelerator, you’ll get:

• A contextual curriculum that mixes language, culture and academics
• Exclusive access to a course focusing on life in the U.S. and in the local community
• A full year’s worth of college credits
• Extensive English-language tutoring, academic advising and student support
• Personalized English-language support specific to the classes you take

Are you motivated to pursue advanced study in piano, voice, orchestral or band instruments? The Bachelor of Music in Performance allows you to study with Chicago's most outstanding artist-teachers, with access to regular master classes with acclaimed guest artists, multiple performance opportunities, and a weekly concert series featuring world-renowned guest artists and faculty members. The program curricula emphasize skills and knowledge that are fundamental to the diverse music discipline: music theory, music history, performance, aural and keyboard training, orchestration, composition, conducting, private study on a principal instrument, and ensemble participation. It also includes course work in piano, music history and literature, analysis, digital music, and ethnomusicology. 

For all students, the program offers opportunities for private study with some of Chicago's most outstanding artist-teachers.